A children's book a day, keeps the scary monster away. I am a Librarian and created this blog to share my love of children's books with the rest of the world. I will include my comments on children's books that I love and have shared with others.
I have shared many of these books with my students during storytime when I was the Librarian at the St. Benedict the Moor K to 8 school.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Today is Halloween. There are a few Halloween children's books that I have enjoyed over the years. I am including a couple of them in this listing.

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Let us know if you have read any of them.....

Froggy's Halloween by

Jonathan London and Illustrated by Frank Memkiewicz.

"For Froggy, Halloween meant candy. But it also meant dressing up. And he wondered, "What should I be for Halloween?"

"Should he be Super Frog, faster than a dragonfly, stronger than a bullfrog? Or maybe something scarier-- a ghost or a vampire. But Halloween is scary enough, with creaking and scratching sounds all through the house. FInally, Froggy knows just what he wants to be--with a zwoosh and a zup! zat! zunk! Froggy is dressed and ready for the Halloween fun to begin... until Princess Frogilina spots him. That's when Froggy discovers that his new costume might just be the scariest of all!"

What a great story..........

I chuckled as I read this story...."No. Something spooky. "I know!" cried Froggy. "Ghost Frog!" He poked two holes in his mother's best white sheet and draped it over his head ---"

This book is creatively written and designed....... Children of all ages will enjoy reading this book and parents will chuckle while reading it to them......

This book is a great addition to any home library...... school library....... and of course, your local public library!

Boo Bunny by Kathryn O. Galbraith and Illustrated by Jeff Mack

Boo Bunny is one of my favorite Halloween children's books. I remember reading this to my students last year and they absolutely loved this book. "Booo Eeeek! "Halloween night can be full of spookiness... until you find a friend. Having a a paw to hold makes all the difference for one shy bunny in this irresistible Halloween book -- a perfect treat for everybunny."

The colors and story are absolutely delightful! The animals in this story are warm and fuzzy. The colors are quite child-friendly.

"One silver moon. Two paws held tight. Two brave bunnies. One halloween night."

Your children, students, and any young children who you encounter will love this story....... I recommend this book for any school, public, and home library. You won't be disappointed!

4 WITCH & WIZARD: BATTLE FOR SHADOWLAND, by Dara Naraghi and Victor Santos. (IDW, $17.99.) Whit and Wisty Allgood, two siblings with magical powers, leap from James Patterson’s children novel and into the world of graphic novels for new adventures. 1

5 STARMAN OMNIBUS, VOL. 5, by James Robinson and David S. Goyer. (DC Comics, $49.99.) Jack Knight, the son of the 1940’s Starman, goes into space to find the super-hero brother of his girlfriend. Along the way he encounters a Starman from the future and, in the past, Superman’s father. 1

Here is another newcomer:

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INUYASHA, VOL. 53, by Rumiko Takahashi. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Kagome, a modern-day high school girl, is pulled into Japan’s ancient past, where she is linked to a dog-eared half demon named Inuyasha. In this volume: evil lurks in the form of Magatsuhi.

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There's another that is quite popular and is now number one on the paperback list. Who wants to tell us the title and if you liked reading this book...

Until the next time.......

Happy reading............

A graphic book and children's book a day, keeps the scary monsters........ away!

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Here is the entire list of New York Times best selling graphic novels:

HARDCOVER GRAPHIC BOOKS

This Week Weeks on List

1 THE ADVENTURES OF OOK AND GLUK, by George Beard and Harold Hutchins. (Scholastic, $9.99.) Ook and Gluk, two cave boys, must learn kung-fu to save their prehistoric home from a menace from the future. 10

2 THE OUTFIT, by Darwyn Cooke. (IDW, $24.99.) A second adventure of Parker, the antihero created by Richard Stark, is turned into a graphic novel. In his installment, Parker gets a new face... and revenge. 2

3 THE EXILE: AN OUTLANDER GRAPHIC NOVEL, by Diana Gabaldon and Hoang Nguyen. (Random House, $25.) The story of Jamie Fraser, a kilt-wearing 18th-century Scotsman, and Claire Randall, a World War II-era nurse who has been transported back in time, is retold in the graphic novel format. 4

4 WITCH & WIZARD: BATTLE FOR SHADOWLAND, by Dara Naraghi and Victor Santos. (IDW, $17.99.) Whit and Wisty Allgood, two siblings with magical powers, leap from James Patterson’s children novel and into the world of graphic novels for new adventures. 1

5 STARMAN OMNIBUS, VOL. 5, by James Robinson and David S. Goyer. (DC Comics, $49.99.) Jack Knight, the son of the 1940’s Starman, goes into space to find the super-hero brother of his girlfriend. Along the way he encounters a Starman from the future and, in the past, Superman’s father. 1

6 BLACKEST NIGHT, by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis. (DC Comics, $29.99.) This collected edition of the event mini-series features some surprising deaths and even more surprising rebirths. Green Lantern and the recently resurrected Flash are at the forefront. 14

7 AMERICAN VAMPIRE, VOL. 1, by Scott Snyder, Stephen King and Rafael Albuquereque. (DC Comics, $24.99.) What do the roaring 20’s and the wild west have in common? Vampires. 2

8 KICK-ASS, by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.. (Marvel Entertainment, $14.99.) A "realistic" look at what would happen if a teenage boy put on a costume to fight crime. Not for the weak of heart. 32

9 THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ, by Eric Shanower and Skottie Young. (Marvel Entertainment, $29.99.) Dorothy is back in Kansas but the adventures in Oz continue with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and newcomers Tip and Jack Pumpkinhead. 3

10 THE WALKING DEAD, BOOK 1, by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. (Image Comics, $29.99.) This hardcover collection features the first 12 issues of the gripping series about the last human survivors in a world overrun by zombies. 5

5 SCOTT PILGRIM AND THE INFINITE SADNESS, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Scott must face not only Ramona’s third evil ex, but also his own! Oh, and the two exes just happen to be dating each other and in a band. Which can mean only one thing: Bass Battle! 20

6 SCOTT PILGRIM'S FINEST HOUR, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.99.) Will Scott survive his final challenge? Can he defeat Gideon Graves, the last of Ramona’s evil exes? 13

7 ODD IS ON OUR SIDE, by Fred Van Lente, Dean Koontz and Queenie Chan. (Del Rey, $10.99.) Odd Thomas can communicate with the dead. In this Halloween adventure, he has his work cut out for him. 2

8 PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF, by Robert Venditti and Attila Futaki. (Hyperion, $9.99.) First it was a prose novel by Rick Riordan. Then it was a film. Now the story of Percy Jackson, who discovers he is the son of a Greek god, becomes a graphic novel. 1

9 THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 1, by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The gripping story of the human survivors in a world overrun by zombies begins. 48

10 THE WALKING DEAD COMPENDIUM, by Robert Kirkman and others. (Image Comics, $59.99.) This massive collected edition - over 1,000 pages - reprints the first 48 issues of "The Walking Dead." The TV version of the comic book series starts on AMC this month. 3

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This Week Weeks on List

1 NARUTO, VOL. 49, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Poor Naruto: he must cope with a ninja summit and a target on the back of his good friend, Sasuke. 2

2 BLACK BIRD, VOL. 6, by Kanoko Sakurakoji. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Misao Harada can see into a magical realm where she is the bride demon of prophecy. How will she survive the pursuit of demons who want the power in her blood? 2

3 HETALIA AXIS POWERS, VOL. 1, by Hidekaz Himaruya. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) From the publisher: "Get ready to brush up on world history with these handsome and hysterical personifications of the Axis Powers as they meet, become friends and form one of the most powerful alliances the world has ever seen." 4

4 YU-GI-OH! GX, VOL. 5, by Kazuki Takahashi and Naoyuki Kageyama. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The next generation of Yu-Gi-Oh battle it out at the Duel Academy. In this volume, the two best students, Jaden and Chazz, compete. 2

5 MAXIMUM RIDE, VOL. 3, by James Patterson and NaRae Lee. (Yen Press, $12.99.) Isn’t being a kid hard enough? For this group, who are also part bird, nothing comes easy. An F.B.I. agent steps in to help, but the evil "erasers" lurk around the corner. 9

6 INUYASHA, VOL. 53, by Rumiko Takahashi. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Kagome, a modern-day high school girl, is pulled into Japan’s ancient past, where she is linked to a dog-eared half demon named Inuyasha. In this volume: evil lurks in the form of Magatsuhi. 1

7 ONE PIECE, VOL. 55, by Eiichiro Oda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Monkey D. Luffy and his motley crew of would-be pirates search for a legendary treasure called "One Piece." In this volume, Luffy gets help from some former foes in an attempt to rescue his brother. 2

8 BLEACH, VOL. 32, by Tite Kubo. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Ichigo Kurosaki sees dead people and must help usher them safely into the afterlife. 6

9 DENGEKI DAISY, VOL. 2, by Kyousuke Motomi. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Is there a love triangle in bloom? Thanks to a burglary, Teru is staying at Kurosaki’s apartment. Then a woman from his past, Riko, shows up. Uh oh. 2

10 ALICE IN THE COUNTRY OF HEARTS, VOL. 4, by Quinrose and Hoshino Soumei. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) Alice wanders into a very different part of Wonderland in this interpretation of the classic tale. In this new area of the fantasy land, every man is in love with Alice... and firearms. 5

Scroll down to see there are any new comers and ones that debuted at number one this week.

Is Knuffle Bunny Free still in the number one spot or has it been replaced by a new comer?Scroll down this page to see the entire list........

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This Week Weeks on List

1 KNUFFLE BUNNY FREE, written and illustrated by Mo Willems. (Balzer & Bray/HarperCollins, $17.99.) A little girl and her well-loved companion take a trip that leads to unexpected discoveries. (Ages 3 to 7) 3

3 THREE CUPS OF TEA: YOUNG READERS EDITION, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. (Puffin/Penguin, $8.99.) A former climber builds schools in Pakistani and Afghan villages. (Ages 9 to 12) 90

4 THE GRAVEYARD BOOK, by Neil Gaiman. Illustrated by Dave McKean. (HarperCollins, $7.99.) To avoid a killer, a boy lives in a cemetery. Excerpt (Ages 10 and up) 3

5 OLIVIA AND THE HAUNTED HOTEL, Adapted by Jodie Shepherd. Illustrated by Patrick Spaziante. (Simon Spotlight, $4.99.) A game of "hotel" takes on a ghostly dimension for piglet friends. A TV tie-in. (Ages 3 to 7) 2

6 SAVVY, by Ingrid Law. (Puffin/Penguin, $7.99.) Mibs is about to receive her supernatural abilities. (Ages 9 to 12) 22

9 THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN, by Sherman Alexie. Illustrated by Ellen Forney. (Little, Brown, $8.99.) A young boy leaves his reservation for an all-white school. (Ages 12 and up) 78

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

This is plethora of new comers to this list. Some of the titles include:

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AMERICAN VAMPIRE, VOL. 1, by Scott Snyder, Stephen King and Rafael Albuquereque. (DC Comics, $24.99.) What do the roaring 20’s and the wild west have in common? Vampires.

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THE OUTFIT, by Darwyn Cooke. (IDW, $24.99.) A second adventure of Parker, the antihero created by Richard Stark, is turned into a graphic novel. In his installment, Parker gets a new face... and revenge.

You can scroll down and find the rest of the new comers to this list! Let us know if you have read any of the titles included on this list and what you thought of them.............

THE EXILE: AN OUTLANDER GRAPHIC NOVEL, by Diana Gabaldon and Hoang Nguyen. (Random House, $25.) The story of Jamie Fraser, a kilt-wearing 18th-century Scotsman, and Claire Randall, a World War II-era nurse who has been transported back in time, is retold in the graphic novel format.

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THE ADVENTURES OF OOK AND GLUK, by George Beard and Harold Hutchins. (Scholastic, $9.99.) Ook and Gluk, two cave boys, must learn kung-fu to save their prehistoric home from a menace from the future.

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AMERICAN VAMPIRE, VOL. 1, by Scott Snyder, Stephen King and Rafael Albuquereque. (DC Comics, $24.99.) What do the roaring 20’s and the wild west have in common? Vampires.

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THE OUTFIT, by Darwyn Cooke. (IDW, $24.99.) A second adventure of Parker, the antihero created by Richard Stark, is turned into a graphic novel. In his installment, Parker gets a new face... and revenge.

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BLACKEST NIGHT, by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis. (DC Comics, $29.99.) This collected edition of the event mini-series features some surprising deaths and even more surprising rebirths. Green Lantern and the recently resurrected Flash are at the forefront.

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X-MEN: SECOND COMING, by various. (Marvel Entertainment, $39.99.) Will the mutant named Hope be the rescue or damnation of mutant kind? There may not be time to learn the answer as the X-Men try to save her from eradication.

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DARK TOWER: THE BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL, by Peter David, Robin Furth and Jae Lee. (Marvel Entertainment, $24.99.) This comic series explores the world set forth by Stephen King’s “Dark Tower” novels. Will the evil plans of the Crimson King come to fruition?

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KICK-ASS, by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.. (Marvel Entertainment, $14.99.) A "realistic" look at what would happen if a teenage boy put on a costume to fight crime. Not for the weak of heart.

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THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ, by Eric Shanower and Skottie Young. (Marvel Entertainment, $29.99.) Dorothy is back in Kansas but the adventures in Oz continue with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and newcomers Tip and Jack Pumpkinhead.

SCOTT PILGRIM'S FINEST HOUR, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.99.) Will Scott survive his final challenge? Can he defeat Gideon Graves, the last of Ramona’s evil exes?

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SCOTT PILGRIM AND THE INFINITE SADNESS, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Scott must face not only Ramona’s third evil ex, but also his own! Oh, and the two exes just happen to be dating each other and in a band. Which can mean only one thing: Bass Battle!

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THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 1, by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The gripping story of the human survivors in a world overrun by zombies begins.

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THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN, VOL. 8, by various. (Dark Horse Comics, $19.99.) This volume contains another 500 pages of Conan stories, including “Daughter of the God King," in which our hero must rescue a princess from a man who aspires to godhood.

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STITCHES, by David Small. (W.W. Norton & Company, $15.95.) The author recalls his life, including an operation at age 14 that leaves his voice barely above a whisper, in this graphic memoir.

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NARUTO, VOL. 49, by Masashi Kishimoto. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Poor Naruto: he must cope with a ninja summit and a target on the back of his good friend, Sasuke.

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BLACK BIRD, VOL. 6, by Kanoko Sakurakoji. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Misao Harada can see into a magical realm where she is the bride demon of prophecy. How will she survive the pursuit of demons who want the power in her blood?

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YU-GI-OH! GX, VOL. 5, by Kazuki Takahashi and Naoyuki Kageyama. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) The next generation of Yu-Gi-Oh battle it out at the Duel Academy. In this volume, the two best students, Jaden and Chazz, compete.

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HETALIA AXIS POWERS, VOL. 1, by Hidekaz Himaruya. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) From the publisher: "Get ready to brush up on world history with these handsome and hysterical personifications of the Axis Powers as they meet, become friends and form one of the most powerful alliances the world has ever seen."

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ONE PIECE, VOL. 55, by Eiichiro Oda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Monkey D. Luffy and his motley crew of would-be pirates search for a legendary treasure called "One Piece." In this volume, Luffy gets help from some former foes in an attempt to rescue his brother.

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DENGEKI DAISY, VOL. 2, by Kyousuke Motomi. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Is there a love triangle in bloom? Thanks to a burglary, Teru is staying at Kurosaki’s apartment. Then a woman from his past, Riko, shows up. Uh oh.

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MAXIMUM RIDE, VOL. 3, by James Patterson and NaRae Lee. (Yen Press, $12.99.) Isn’t being a kid hard enough? For this group, who are also part bird, nothing comes easy. An F.B.I. agent steps in to help, but the evil "erasers" lurk around the corner.

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STEPPING ON ROSES, VOL. 3, by Rinko Ueda. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Marrying for money is not all fun and games: Sumi committed to Soichiro for security, but ran off with his best friend Nozomu, whose obsession with Sumi is becoming dangerous. Will Soichiro save her?

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DANCE IN THE VAMPIRE BUND, VOL. 8, by Nozomu Tamaki. (Seven Seas, $10.99.) This series is about life a special island, off the coast of Japan, that is a haven to vampires. In this installment: nanomachines threaten the bloodsuckers.

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BERSERK, VOL. 34, by Kentaro Miura. (Dark Horse Comics, $14.99.) In order to battle a swarm of demons, the Band of the Hawk must take on their own monstrous forms. According to the publisher, this series is all about epic action, gruesome horror and dark humor.

The New York Times best selling children's books for the week of October 17, 2010 is included below. Are there any new comers to the list? Is Mo Willem's new children's book KNUFFLE BUNNY FREE number this week also? Scroll down and take a peek........ How many of you have read this book? Have you read any of his books?

What book has been on this list the longest? Scroll down to find out..........

Here are some of the new comers. You can scroll down and read which category they fall under:

BEHEMOTH, by Scott Westerfeld. Illustrated by Keith Thompson. (Simon Pulse, $18.99.) A sequel to "Leviathan," about a fearsome creature. (Ages 12 and up)

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OLIVIA AND THE HAUNTED HOTEL, Adapted by Jodie Shepherd. Illustrated by Patrick Spaziante. (Simon Spotlight, $4.99.) A game of "hotel" takes on a ghostly dimension for piglet friends. A TV tie-in. (Ages 3 to 7)

L.A. CANDY, by Lauren Conrad. (HarperCollins) Excitement in TV land, by someone who has been there. (Ages 14 and up)

KNUFFLE BUNNY FREE, written and illustrated by Mo Willems. (Balzer & Bray/HarperCollins, $17.99.) A little girl and her well-loved companion take a trip that leads to unexpected discoveries. (Ages 3 to 7)

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SCAREDY-CAT, SPLAT!, written and illustrated by Rob Scotton. (Harper/HarperCollins, $16.99.) Splat aims to scare his cat school pals on Halloween. (Ages 3 to 7)

OLIVIA AND THE HAUNTED HOTEL, Adapted by Jodie Shepherd. Illustrated by Patrick Spaziante. (Simon Spotlight, $4.99.) A game of "hotel" takes on a ghostly dimension for piglet friends. A TV tie-in. (Ages 3 to 7)

Are there any new comers to this list? Scroll down to find the answer!

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Here is the entire list of New York Times best selling graphic books:

HARDCOVER GRAPHIC BOOKS

This Week Weeks on List 1 THE EXILE: AN OUTLANDER GRAPHIC NOVEL, by Diana Gabaldon and Hoang Nguyen. (Random House, $25.) The story of Jamie Fraser, a kilt-wearing 18th-century Scotsman, and Claire Randall, a World War II-era nurse who has been transported back in time, is retold in the graphic novel format. 2 2 THE ADVENTURES OF OOK AND GLUK, by George Beard and Harold Hutchins. (Scholastic, $9.99.) Ook and Gluk, two cave boys, must learn kung-fu to save their prehistoric home from a menace from the future. 8 3 X-MEN: SECOND COMING, by various. (Marvel Entertainment, $39.99.) Will the mutant named Hope be the rescue or damnation of mutant kind? There may not be time to learn the answer as the X-Men try to save her from eradication. 1 4 BLACKEST NIGHT, by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis. (DC Comics, $29.99.) This collected edition of the event mini-series features some surprising deaths and even more surprising rebirths. Green Lantern and the recently resurrected Flash are at the forefront. 12 5 THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ, by Eric Shanower and Skottie Young. (Marvel Entertainment, $29.99.) Dorothy is back in Kansas but the adventures in Oz continue with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and newcomers Tip and Jack Pumpkinhead. 1 6 KICK-ASS, by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.. (Marvel Entertainment, $14.99.) A "realistic" look at what would happen if a teenage boy put on a costume to fight crime. Not for the weak of heart. 30 7 TWILIGHT: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL, VOL. 1, by Stephenie Meyer and Young C. Kim. (Yen Press, $19.99.) The comic adaptation of the ever-popular vampire series. 28 8 DARK TOWER: THE BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL, by Peter David, Robin Furth and Jae Lee. (Marvel Entertainment, $24.99.) This comic series explores the world set forth by Stephen King’s “Dark Tower” novels. Will the evil plans of the Crimson King come to fruition? 7 9 BLACKEST NIGHT: GREEN LANTERN, by Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke. (DC Comics, $24.99.) The War of Light makes for some strange bedfellows as Green Lanterns gains allies whose battle colors include blue, orange, violet, yellow and indigo. 12 10 THE AMAZING SCREW-ON HEAD AND OTHER CURIOUS OBJECTS, by Mike Mignola and Dave Stewart. (Dark Horse Comics, $17.99.) Not just a clever name. This collection of stories by Mike Mignola, the creator of Hellboy, skewers overly familiar gothic genre tropes and features a hero who literally has a screw-on head. 3 PAPERBACK GRAPHIC BOOKS This Week Weeks on List 1 SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE UNIVERSE, by Bryan Lee O’Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Can Ramona’s twin ex-boyfriends be defeated? Sounds like a job for… Scott Pilgrim. 24 2 SCOTT PILGRIM: PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE, by Bryan Lee O’Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Meet Scott Pilgrim, twentysomething slacker, member of the band Sex Bob-Omb and would-be suitor of Ramona Flowers. 30 3 SCOTT PILGRIM'S FINEST HOUR, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.99.) Will Scott survive his final challenge? Can he defeat Gideon Graves, the last of Ramona’s evil exes? 11 4 SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Scott Pilgrim faces off against the second of Ramona’s evil ex-boyfriends. What will Knives Chau think? Aren’t THEY dating? 26 5 SCOTT PILGRIM AND THE INFINITE SADNESS, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) Scott must face not only Ramona’s third evil ex, but also his own! Oh, and the two exes just happen to be dating each other and in a band. Which can mean only one thing: Bass Battle! 18 6 SCOTT PILGRIM: GETS IT TOGETHER, by Bryan Lee O'Malley. (Oni Press, $11.95.) In this fourth volume of the series, Scott gets a job (Best. Dishwasher. Ever) and battles Roxie the ninja, another of Ramona’s evil exes. 22 7 EMPOWERED, VOL. 6, by Adam Warren. (Dark Horse Comics, $15.99.) The heroine known as Empowered learns what happens when super-powered beings die. It’s not pretty. 1 8 THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 1, by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The gripping story of the human survivors in a world overrun by zombies begins. 46 9 THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 2, by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. (Image Comics, $14.99.) The gripping story of the human survivors in a world overrun by zombies continues. 6 10 THE WALKING DEAD, VOL. 12, by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard. (Image Comics, $14.99.) Have the human survivors in a world overrun by zombies finally found a glimmer of hope? 9 MANGA This Week Weeks on List 1 HETALIA AXIS POWERS, VOL. 1, by Hidekaz Himaruya. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) From the publisher: "Get ready to brush up on world history with these handsome and hysterical personifications of the Axis Powers as they meet, become friends and form one of the most powerful alliances the world has ever seen." 2 2 DANCE IN THE VAMPIRE BUND, VOL. 8, by Nozomu Tamaki. (Seven Seas, $10.99.) This series is about life a special island, off the coast of Japan, that is a haven to vampires. In this installment: nanomachines threaten the bloodsuckers. 1 3 BERSERK, VOL. 34, by Kentaro Miura. (Dark Horse Comics, $14.99.) In order to battle a swarm of demons, the Band of the Hawk must take on their own monstrous forms. According to the publisher, this series is all about epic action, gruesome horror and dark humor. 1 4 FAIRY TAIL, VOL. 12, by Hiro Mashima. (Del Rey, $10.99.) The Fairy Tail is a club of powerful wizards. In this installment, the good guys try to stop a feared black wizard from being revived. 1 5 MAXIMUM RIDE, VOL. 3, by James Patterson and NaRae Lee. (Yen Press, $12.99.) Isn’t being a kid hard enough? For this group, who are also part bird, nothing comes easy. An F.B.I. agent steps in to help, but the evil "erasers" lurk around the corner. 7 6 THE DARK-HUNTERS, VOL. 3, by Sherrilyn Kenyon. (St. Martin’s Griffin, $9.99.) Is an accountant scarier than a vampire? Find out in this graphic novel adaptation of the best-selling “Dark-Hunters” novels, which have been described as a “paranormal romance series.” 1 7 MAID SAMA!, VOL. 6, by Hiro Fujiwara. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) This series is about Misaki, a feminist and the president of the student council... who works at a maid cafe. What will happen when "the sexiest boy at school" finds out? 1 8 BLEACH, VOL. 32, by Tite Kubo. (VIZ Media, $9.99.) Ichigo Kurosaki sees dead people and must help usher them safely into the afterlife. 5 9 DEADMAN WONDERLAND, VOL. 3, by Jinsei Kataoka. (TOKYOPOP, $10.99.) "Deadman Wonderland" is a prison to which Ganta Igarashi has been wrongly sent. Will he survive the experience? 1 10 WORLD OF WARCRAFT: SHAMAN, by Paul Benjamin and Rocio Zucchio. (TOKYOPOP, $12.99.) This series expands the stories of several "World of Warcraft" characters. The protagonist, High Shaman Muln Earthfury, is apparently beloved by Warcraft fans. 1

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Happy reading..............

Until the next time........

A graphic novel and a children's book a day, keeps the scary monster away!

***********************Here is the link to this week's list of New York Times best selling children's books:http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/books/bestseller/bestchildren.html?_r=1&ref=bestsellerOne of my favorite children's book authors debuted in the number one Picture Books section on this week's New York Times best selling children's book list. Children's book author/illustrator Mo Willems has a new book that debuted at the number one spot on this weeks's list. The book is:

1 KNUFFLE BUNNY FREE, written and illustrated by Mo Willems. (Balzer & Bray/HarperCollins, $17.99.) A little girl and her well-loved companion take a trip that leads to unexpected discoveries. (Ages 3 to 7) 1

How many of your are planning to run out and buy this one? Let us know what you think! Have you read the other Knuffle Bunny books? How about his Leonard the Terrible Monster?***********************

Here is the entire list:

***********************PICTURE BOOKS This Week Weeks on List 1 KNUFFLE BUNNY FREE, written and illustrated by Mo Willems. (Balzer & Bray/HarperCollins, $17.99.) A little girl and her well-loved companion take a trip that leads to unexpected discoveries. (Ages 3 to 7) 1 2 SCAREDY-CAT, SPLAT!, written and illustrated by Rob Scotton. (Harper/HarperCollins, $16.99.) Splat aims to scare his cat school pals on Halloween. (Ages 3 to 7) 3 3 MY MOMMY HUNG THE MOON, by Jamie Lee Curtis. Illustrated by Laura Cornell. (Joanna Cotler/HarperCollins, $16.99.) A child waxes poetic about Mom’s amazing achievements. (Ages 4 to 8) 4 4 OLIVIA GOES TO VENICE, written and illustrated by Ian Falconer. (Atheneum, $17.99.) A piglet prone to big ideas wants to live on the Grand Canal. (Ages 3 to 7) 1 5 LEGO STAR WARS, by Simon Beecroft. (DK, $21.99.) An annotated visual dictionary. (Ages 7 and up) 41 6 HEADS, written and illustrated by Matthew Van Fleet. (Paula Wiseman/Simon & Schuster, $17.99.) Animal noggins with tabs to make them move. (Ages 2 and up) 6 7 IT'S A BOOK, written and illustrated by Lane Smith. (Roaring Brook, $12.99.) It doesn’t tweet or need recharging. (Ages 6 and up) 8 8 WHEREVER YOU ARE, MY LOVE WILL FIND YOU, written and illustrated by Nancy Tillman. (Feiwel & Friends, $16.99.) All about the tenderness a parent feels for a child. (Ages 4 to 8) 3 9 WE ARE IN A BOOK!, by Mo Willems. (Hyperion, $8.99.) Gerald and Piggie return to the page, and ponder their existence there. (Ages 4 to 8) 3 10 THE THREE LITTLE DASSIES, written and illustrated by Jan Brett. (Putnam, $17.99.) A retelling of "The Three Little Pigs," with Namibian flavor. (Ages 3 to 5) 2 CHAPTER BOOKS This Week Weeks on List 1 TORMENT, by Lauren Kate. (Delacorte, $17.99.) A novel about the nephilim, the children of humans and fallen angels. (Ages 12 and up) 1 2 THE RED PYRAMID, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion, $17.99.) Ancient gods (this time from Egypt) and a mortal family meet. (Ages 10 and up) 22 3 CLOCKWORK ANGEL, by Cassandra Clare. (McElderry/Simon & Schuster, $19.99.) Victorian England proves a treacherous place. (Ages 14 and up) 5 4 THE EXILED QUEEN, by Cinda Williams Chima. (Disney-Hyperion, $17.99.) A tale of heroes, wizards, stolen amulets and forced marriages. (Ages 12 and up) 1 5 TALES FROM A NOT-SO-POPULAR PARTY GIRL, by Rachel Renée Russell. (Aladdin, $12.99.) The further reflections of Nikki Maxwell on the agonies of middle school; a "Dork Diaries" book. (Ages 9 to 13) 16 6 LINGER, by Maggie Stiefvater. (Scholastic Press/Scholastic, $17.99.) The teenage werewolves of "Shiver" face a new test of love and loyalty. (Ages 12 and up) 12 7 MONSTER HIGH, by Lisi Harrison. (Poppy/Little, Brown, $16.99.) Frankie Stein worries about befriending "normal" classmates. (Ages 12 and up) 5 8 DORK DIARIES, written and illustrated by Rachel Renée Russell. (Aladdin, $12.99.) Reflections of a junior Samuel Pepys of the female variety. (Ages 9 to 13) 26 9 THE SEARCH FOR WONDLA, written and illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi. (Simon & Schuster, $17.99.) Eva Nine, who lives underground, surfaces to escape danger. (Ages 10 and up) 2 10 RECKLESS, written and illustrated by Cornelia Funke. (Little, Brown, $19.99.) Boys and beasts in a dark place called Mirrorworld. (Ages 10 and up) 3 PAPERBACK BOOKS This Week Weeks on List 1 THE BOOK THIEF, by Markus Zusak. (Knopf, $11.99.) A girl saves books from Nazi burning. Excerpt (Ages 14 and up) 160 2 THE GRAVEYARD BOOK, by Neil Gaiman. Illustrated by Dave McKean. (HarperCollins, $7.99.) To avoid a killer, a boy lives in a cemetery. Excerpt (Ages 10 and up) 1 3 THREE CUPS OF TEA: YOUNG READERS EDITION, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. (Puffin/Penguin, $8.99.) A former climber builds schools in Pakistani and Afghan villages. (Ages 9 to 12) 88 4 RADIANCE, by Alyson Noël. (Square Fish/St. Martin’s, $7.99.) Adventures in the afterlife, where the time is always Now. (Ages 9 to 12) 5 5 BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. (Little, Brown, $17.99.) A secret wrapped in a Southern Gothic novel. (Ages 12 and up) 2 6 THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN, by Sherman Alexie. Illustrated by Ellen Forney. (Little, Brown, $8.99.) A young boy leaves his reservation for an all-white school. (Ages 12 and up) 76 7 NERDS (BOOK ONE: NATIONAL ESPIONAGE, RESCUE, AND DEFENSE SOCIETY), by Michael Buckley. (Amulet/Abrams, $6.95.) Stealth is challenging when you wear orthodontic headgear. (Ages 8 to 12) 1 8 SHIVER, by Maggie Stiefvater. (Scholastic, $8.99.) Love among the lupine. (Ages 13 and up) 17 9 HUSH, HUSH, by Becca Fitzpatrick. (Simon & Schuster, $17.99.) A love story of immortals and ancient battles. (Ages 14 and up) 2 10 FALLEN, by Lauren Kate. (Delacorte, $9.99.) Love is thwarted at a boarding school where the students are not your average mortals. (Ages 12 and up) 1 SERIES BOOKS This Week Weeks on List 1 HUNGER GAMES, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, hardcover and paper) In a dystopian society a girl fights for survival on live TV. (Ages 12 and up) 6 2 PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS, by Rick Riordan. (Disney-Hyperion, hardcover and paper) Children of the gods battle mythological monsters. (Ages 9 to 12) 169 3 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. (Abrams, hardcover only) The travails of adolescence, in cartoons. (Ages 9 to 12) 90 4 THE 39 CLUES, by various authors. (Scholastic, hardcover only) A brother and sister travel the world in search of the key to their family’s power. (Ages 9 to 12) 65 5 CHRONICLES OF VLADIMIR TOD, by Heather Brewer. (Dutton, hardcover and Speak, paper) School is no picnic for a student who thirsts for blood. (Ages 12 and up) 6 6 TIFFANY ACHING ADVENTURES, by Terry Pratchett. (HarperCollins, hardcover and paper) A girl uses witchcraft to quash her enemies. (Ages 12 and up) 1 7 THE TWILIGHT SAGA, by Stephenie Meyer. (Megan Tingley/Little, Brown, hardcover and paper) Vampires and werewolves in school. (Ages 12 and up) 165 8 GUARDIANS OF GA’HOOLE, by Kathryn Lasky. (Scholastic, paper only) Owls are the wise guides in this fantasy world. (Ages 9 to 12) 4 9 THE CRANK TRILOGY, by Ellen Hopkins. (McElderry/Simon & Schuster, hardcover and paper) Chronicles of addiction. (Ages 14 and up) 3 10 MAGIC TREE HOUSE, by Mary Pope Osborne. Illustrated by Sal Murdocca. (Stepping Stone/Random House, hardcover and paper) Winged children try to save the world. (Ages 6 to 9) 226